Detroit Lions OG Rob Sims has picked up his play in recent weeks, and Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press believes there is a good chance Sims could sign a short-term deal in the offseason to stay with the team.

Detroit Lions OG Rob Sims has not addressed a new contract with the team and will wait until the offseason to do so. Sims would like to remain a Lion but is diplomatic that the process may be out of his hands.

Detroit Lions OG Rob Sims (knee) missed organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp while recovering from a knee injury, but he held his own working against DT Nick Fairley in one-on-one drills. Sims said after practice Wednesday, July 30, that he is surprised with how well his body is responding and feels he can return to the level of play from his 2012 campaign.